Flood Alert Issued for Hunstanton Coast in Norfolk for February 17
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Hunstanton coast, warning of potential flooding on Tuesday morning due to high tides and Force 6 winds.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Norfolk, East Anglia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Norfolk, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk. This alert, designated as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides expected on the morning of February 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert covers the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk, within the East Anglia region. Specific areas most at risk are located around the Hunstanton seafront along the North Sea.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which are at risk of flooding. The Local Authority will be closing flood gates in the area, which will make access difficult. While the Local Authority has noted existing damage to the promenade, they clarify that this does not increase the flood risk; however, the public is still advised to avoid the area for safety.
Expected Conditions
A peak water level of 3.46mAODN is forecast at King's Lynn at 06:15 AM on February 17, 2026. Weather conditions at the time are expected to include North Westerly winds reaching Force 6. These conditions are expected to coincide with high tides to create the potential for flooding.
Timeline
The alert is specifically in effect from 4:15 AM to 8:15 AM on February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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